Patents by Inventor Patricia F. Holder

Patricia F. Holder has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20100099138
    Abstract: This application discloses a multivalent opsonophagocytosis assay that does not rely on counting of bacterial colonies to determine bacteria viability following opsonophagocytosis. Instead, the method uses a metabolic colorimetric indicator to determine if viable bacteria are present. Also disclosed are arrays that can be used to determine the viability of bacteria following opsonophagocytosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Sandra STEINER, Patricia F. HOLDER, George M. CARLONE, GowriSankar RAJAM
  • Patent number: 7642068
    Abstract: This application discloses a multivalent opsonophagocytosis assay that does not rely on counting of bacterial colonies to determine bacteria viability following opsonophagocytosis. Instead, the method uses a metabolic colorimetric indicator to determine if viable bacteria are present. Also disclosed are arrays that can be used to determine the viability of bacteria following opsonophagocytosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
    Inventors: Sandra Steiner, Patricia F. Holder, George M. Carlone, GowriSankar Rajam
  • Publication number: 20080193966
    Abstract: This application discloses a multivalent opsonophagocytosis assay that does not rely on counting of bacterial colonies to determine bacteria viability following opsonophagocytosis. Instead, the method uses a metabolic colorimetric indicator to determine if viable bacteria are present. Also disclosed are arrays that can be used to determine the viability of bacteria following opsonophagocytosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Sandra Steiner, Patricia F. Holder, George M. Carlone, Gowrisankar Rajam